UNHINGED

Today, Marcella interviews the founders of Vintage HQ, a DC based business selling secondhand home accessories and clothing. Lauren, Heather, and Marcella discuss why a date should either be incredible or horrible (for the screenplay), that there is a time and place for a sweater vest, how and why you should shop vintage, what to wear on a Valentine's Day date, and what graphic band tees spark the best conversation. If there is one takeaway from this episode, it is that you should definitely shop vintage. Trust HQ, you can find some of the most hidden gems in the city on the streets, and we're not talking about furniture.

Love Bombing gets its name from how it ends, an explosion, at least that is what podcast host and dating coach Ali believes. She started Finding Mr. Height in 2020 as she documented her dating woes on social media. Now, Ali has created a successful business and a standout podcast. Today Marcella and Ali talk about love bombing, the emotional struggles of dating that social media misses, why not to ghost, how to set boundaries while actively dating, and why the spark is probably just anxiety. Listen to hear some insanely good advice, and to and to protect yourself from an emotional eruption. For inquiries: Instagram: @theunhingedpodcast_ Email: unhinged.datingproject@gmail.com

Do you know how to spot a red flag in a significant other? Is there such a thing as looking too hard for red flags? Do you think people are more selective with their relationships because of the sheer volume of people on dating apps? Marcella and Victoria discuss all of these topics and more on the latest episode of UNHINGED. Victoria is a content creator based out of NYC who creates relatable videos on TikTok about her dating woes. Victoria stands by the fact that yes dating is difficult, but if you don't do anything, then nothing will happen to you. The only thing worse than having a bad experience is having no experience at all. Enjoy! Find Victoria @vjpla on Tik Tok and @plavator on Instagram Learn about new episodes and take polls @theunhingedpodcast_ on Instagram

This week on UNHINGED Marcella interviews Usama Siddiquee. As a successful NYC comedian and cohost of comedy podcast Mango Bae, Usama addresses the question that we all want answered: does being funny make you hot? His career in comedy began with a constant need to be funny to be happy. Now he has moved past the need for approval by trusting himself, humanizing his audiences, and making personal experiences hilariously relatable. The episode dives deeper into what it means to have a natural rapport with a significant other and how laughter is an almost primal reaction to shared joy and connection. We discuss his comedy, his family, his type, what laughter and being "funny" truly means to him, and his New York style open relationship. Happy listening! Find Usama on: @usamastandsup AND @yourmangobae Find UNHINGED on: Instagram: @theunhingedpodcast_ OR Email: unhinged.datingproject@gmail.com

In this week's episode we discuss Elena's company the Other People Fund, the importance of therapy, and the dating culture in Denver. By selling merchandise like T-shirts and totes, Elena has paid for +100 therapy sessions. On top of her incredible business, Elena moved to Denver a few months ago and has been documenting her dating life on Tik Tok. Her videos are comedic, relatable, and share super interesting experiences about dating in a city that is primarily men. For Elena it has meant more dating, and fewer relationships. Are cities like NYC, LA, or Chicago any better if there is neither dating, nor relationships? Is it better to accept the casual outdoorsy dates in Denver knowing there is not a long term relationship on the line? Listen to find out!

This week we interviewed Comora and Nick about dating in post lockdown London. They met on Bumble a few months ago and quickly became exclusive, used labels, and didn't think twice about it. If they were so certain, then why does our generation tend to enter into a never-ending talking stage or "situationship" rather than commit to someone they are dating? Is it our age? Our friends? A shared mental obstacle we have to hop over? We set out to answer those questions. We talk London's lockdown, what it is like for a British guy to date an American gal, and how to get over dating someone who was never your significant other.

This week we interviewed KC Cibran the creator of the Casa Verde. When KC moved into an NYC studio, she posted her interior design projects and gained a following with her radiant energy and seamless mixture of vintage & modern styles, along with influences from her Cuban roots. KC discussed the happy boi archetype, why she uses Trader Joe's and other establishments as her dating apps, and how finding a good design piece for your home is just like finding the right person. Enjoy!

In this episode, we interview Jonah Feingold, writer and director of the film "Dating and New York," which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival earlier this month. The film follows two 20-somethings that meet on a dating app. Disillusioned with modern dating, they draw up a "best friends with benefits contract." The movie gives a nod to classic rom-com tropes with a modern fairy tale twist. We are confident this film will resonate with listeners. Watch it here: https://tribecafilm.com/films/dating-new-york-2021 For Inquiries: Email: unhinged.datingproject@gmail.com Instagram: @theunhingedpodcast_

Marcella and Peyton interviewed Connor Flanagan in 2020 to try to find out why twenty-somethings always seem to avoid confrontation and ghost their way out (and sometimes back in) to people's lives after a pseudo-relationship. They checked back in to see how Connor has changed this past year. We discuss why you have to unfollow old Hinge matches and how ridiculous it is to play games under the guise of looking for a romantic connection. Connor also does a deep dive into ghosting: why ghosting is an answer and why you should stop doing it. If anyone is down, We are thinking of starting a movement #stopghosting2021. Hope you enjoy! For inquiries: Email: unhinged.datingproject@gmail.com Instagram: @theunhingedpodcast_

Mimi Connelly started Mimi's Meals when she was struggling with her relationship with food, starting a long term relationship with a high school boyfriend and figuring out instagram before the influencer takeover. Now, seven years later she's newly single and her instagram is focused on health, wellness, fashion, and self love. This week, Mimi, Marcella, and Peyton discuss staying present, long-distance woes, healthy habits, and posting thirst traps for you! For inquiries: instagram: @theunhingedpodcast_ email: unhinged.datingpodcast@gmail.com

Peyton and Marcella interview professional dating coach, Grace Lee. Grace understands dating can be difficult and discusses strategies for putting her clients in the best position to find love. She also discusses protecting yourself from players, why there is no such thing as a bad date, and how to stay confident in the dating world. We hope that you enjoy the episode! For inquiries: unhinged.datingproject@gmail.com Instagram: @theunhingedpodcast_

In this week's episode Marcella and Peyton sit down with their friends Ricardo and William to ask them about their love lives, posting thirst traps, playing offense in their romantic pursuits, and how they always remind themselves to stop caring what other people think. You are your own worst critic, so stop giving a shit. We hope you enjoy this episode! For inquiries email: unhinged.datingproject@gmail.com Instagram: @theunhingedpodcast_

On this week's episode Peyton and Marcella interview Bandits on the Run about their music, relationships, and their humble L train beginnings. Check out their 2 newest singles 'Sing You To Sleep' and 'Hurricane.' For inquiries email: unhinged.datingproject@gmail.com Instagram: @theunhingedpodcast_

This week Marcella and Peyton discuss music and how it all relates to the romantic and platonic relationships in these two musicians’ lives. Tune in next week for part two of UNHINGED’s music series with Bandits on the Run!

Peyton and Marcella interview love expert Damona Hoffman. They discuss dating strategies, the evolution of digital romance, and how in Damona's words..."vulnerability is the new black." For inquiries email: unhinged.datingproject@gmail.com Instagram: @theunhingedpodcast_

This week Peyton and Marcella sat down with a couple of LA guys to debunk dating myths. We hope that you enjoy!

In this episode Peyton and Marcella explore what it means to manifest, how to prioritize self love, and all that jazz. We hope you enjoy!

UNHINGED is a podcast about the dating scene among twenty-somethings. After introducing the podcast, Peyton and Marcella discuss how this project came to be and what they hope to accomplish over time. This episode explores the dating scene in DC. How does the city itself attract career oriented people and how are those priorities reflected in dating? We interview Lena, who is currently in a relationship with someone that she met on the dating app Hinge. We hope that you enjoy our first episode!